Early's Witney 4 Point Wool Blanket--date? quality vs. Hudson Bay
2024年11月10日 · Nice Witney Point there! The label is the Early's SMALL TYPE 1955-1960 If it's full weight (6lbs+) and in mint condition you got that blanket for a very good price.
Rarest Hudson's Bay Blanket Label. The Golden Trademark
2017年7月7日 · These Red embroidered Trademark labels were the very first to be sewn onto Hudson Bay Point blankets starting around 1890. And before this they sometimes used paper labels attached onto a corner with jute. If you read the last sentence in the description it says "There may be gold embroidered...
Hudson bay knives - Bushcraft USA Forums
2020年8月7日 · When I think of "Hudson Bay", I think Colonial era 1600-1700's, in the north east colonies, well before pioneers went west where the buffalo lived. "Buffalo skinners" were usually very thin blade, with a very curved blade 4"-6" with rather blunt point. Bark River makes a good looking "Hudson Bay" blade, btw.
Hudson Bay stain - Bushcraft USA Forums
2020年9月22日 · This is the most common modern-day method for cleaning Hudson Bay Blankets, due to its greater convenience than washing and drying. Dry cleaning is also critically important for cleaning newly acquired but not new blankets so that any moth eggs or moth carcasses are removed and any foreign substances and residues are removed prior to use or ...
Hudson Bay axe comparison-Council Velvicut vs. Snow & Neally
2012年3月3日 · Fast forward 2.5+ years, and the present 100% USA made Hudson Bay from Snow & Nealley is 180 out from the earlier CHICOM edition. In fact, even the "standard" S&N (the short run of 150 pieces of the 150th Anniversary Edition had a satin polished head) finish on the head is way ahead of the Council Velvicut's somewhat crude finish, and at half ...
Snow and Nealley Hudson Bay Axe? | Bushcraft USA Forums
2019年11月13日 · The Hudson Bay Axe’s signature head shape may have originated in northern Spain, but it was enthusiastically adopted by trappers, hunters, and fishermen on expeditions along the Hudson Bay. Today, whether pounding tent stakes or more traditional uses, the Hudson Bay axe is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts.
The Hudson Bay Axe Thread - Bushcraft USA Forums
2015年11月29日 · That's is the current design by Snow & Nealley. If you look at the history of the Hudson Bay axe produced from the 1920's to the present, you will see the shape of the head evolve to what it is today. Some prefer the somewhat exaggerated beard of the Council, others claim such a pronounced beard can result in a fracture if the head is torqued.
Hudson's Bay blankets - Bushcraft USA Forums
2014年2月1日 · Hudson's Bay 3.5 Point Blanket Size Changes. Before 1970: 63" x 81" After 1970: 60" x 86" Weight for the 3.5 point blankets is 5lbs even but some can weigh closer to 6lbs. The heavier blankets are all older/antique pieces in mint condition.
Best Made Unfinished Hudson Bay Axe vs The Council Tool …
2012年1月25日 · This axe is a rebadged Council Tool Velvicut Hudson Bay Axe with a longer 26" handle, different sheath and Best Made stampings and packaging. I reviewed the Velvicut version here last month with both a First Impressions Review and a Field Review , so I won't rehash all the details and instead will focus on the feel and performance of the longer ...
[Poll] Which is your favorite Cold Steel Tomahawk?
2020年3月29日 · The Hudson Bay (CS understates its weight) is very close in weight to the Pipe Hawk, so they will perform similarly. The HB feels and performs like a small axe. If you want to see the HB in action, there are a couple of demos on Youtube now.